The Country I Saw (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1987, The Country I Saw is a drama film directed by Shin Sang-ok, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. While serving as a journalist in World War 2 for the Imperial Army of Japan, "Takahashi Minoru" (Pak Ki Ju) sees first-hand the impact on Koreans who have had their national identity forcibly taken from them by the Japanese occupation of their country. It's at this time that he adopts a mantra of viewing an incident before writing a newspaper editorial on it. Several years later he once again visits Korea as a war correspondent during the Korean War and takes home with him several more memories that have a great effect upon him as well. Years later he becomes a respected writer and while giving a speech on the Juche system has his perspective challenged by a young man in the auditorium. Having never seen North Korea he realizes that in order to meet his own high standard of journalism he must travel there and see for himself whether his opinion is valid or not.
Who’s in it. The Country I Saw stars Pak Ki Ju as Takahashi Minoru, Kim Ryang Rim as Ryu Chon Song, Kim Chŏng-hwa and Yi Yŏng-ho.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Country I Saw has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Country I Saw page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Country I Saw tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Country I Saw (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Country I Saw change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Country I Saw worth watching?
- The Country I Saw holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Country I Saw?
- The Country I Saw stars Pak Ki Ju, Kim Ryang Rim, Kim Chŏng-hwa and Yi Yŏng-ho.
- When was The Country I Saw released?
- The Country I Saw was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.